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Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes explained

Published in Company records on July 28, 2022 by Johnathan Korchak

When incorporating a company in the UK, you have to choose at least one SIC code, and sometimes as many as four. SIC codes form a classification system that tells Companies House what the company does. It is a structured system…

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Tags: annual return, company records, confirmation statement, incorporation, sic codes

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Written Resolution – What is it?

Published in Company records on July 27, 2022 by Ben Robinson

Written resolutions are an important instrument in a company’s toolkit for agreeing both directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions without needing to hold a meeting. Here we’ll discuss:…

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Tags: company documents, company records, directors, resolutions, shareholders

What is Companies House?

Published in Company records on July 27, 2022 by David Hill

If you are starting or planning a limited company in the UK, you will very soon have dealings with Companies House. This is the government department where limited companies are formed and dissolved, and where their records are…

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Tags: Companies House, Company Formation, company records

What is an Alternate Director?

Published in Company officers on July 4, 2022 by David Hill

This article explains what an alternate director is, how they are appointed and what powers they have. It also provides some resources to aid in appointing an alternate director when it becomes necessary. Below you can download…

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Tags: company officers, directors, register of directors

What is an ERN (PAYE Reference Number) and why do I need it?

Published in Business finance on June 28, 2022 by Johnathan Korchak

An ERN (Employer Reference Number) is issued to every UK company that registers as an employer. It is also referred to as a PAYE reference number because it is used as a unique identifier by HMRC when processing payroll…

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Tags: accounting, company records, employment, HMRC, PAYE

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